Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced November 2013
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J2
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2019
- New Model is Sigma fp L
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 J3 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the 1 J3 (1") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 J3 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the fp which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1 J3 grades against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J3 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 J3 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Sigma fp
1 J3 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon 1 J3
fp | 1 J3 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | November 2013 | More modern by 68 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma fp
1 J3 | fp | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 J3 provides physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Examine the Nikon 1 J3 and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 J3 versus the fp.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 J3 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.
Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J3 and fp.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Nikon 1 J3 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sigma |
Model type | Nikon 1 J3 | Sigma fp |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-11-30 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Leica L |
Total lenses | 13 | 30 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) | 422 gr (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 420 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $170 | $2,050 |